Signal Point

The band's history

Pat, Tim D, and Chris have known each other as partners of sort, working in the medical field for many years. Pat had been a member at 5th Street Hall for some time. Around 2010, Tim started hanging out at hall. Pat remembered that Tim played a little guitar. Pat's family and friends wanted some live music. Pat and Tim D, along with another friend, played in some garages as well as Fifth Street Hall. Chris heard of these antics and wanted to take a listen. After Chris took a listen, we thought we could actually put something together.

One fine day, on a job site in Grandville, someone asked Chris if he was playing music anytime soon. Troy, overhearing the conversation, became curious. Chris modestly replied that he had been known to play some music. Troy, never having played his drums with a band before, wondered if Chris needed a drummer. As a matter of fact, yes, Chris, Tim, and Pat needed a drummer.

As we played for the 5th Street Hall's chili cookoff, Ryan happened to come in. We got to talking and Ryan's became interested. Eventually, we picked up our first bass player.

April worked at the same company as Chris and Tim. Knowing about the band, she expressed some interest in singing. Knowing her abilities, we wouldn't pass up this opportunity. She sang with us on and off for a couple years.

Ryan eventually decided that getting married was an interest of his. His commitments to his new fiance' as well as his children were strong and felt his focus should be on them.

Along came Joe, a terrific bass player and vocalist. He had the ability to play whatever we threw in front of him, including some songs he'd never heard of. Joe has children and grandchildren spread throughout the country and his need was to visit with them. Fortunately, Joe is gracious enough to sit in with us on occasion when our new bass player isn't able to play.

Troy is an incredible drummer. He had mentioned something about career changes and other things. We all agreed that he should persue his dreams. Prior to his last gig with Signal Point, he came to the band with a drummer. Stacey sat in a few times and we found our second chick.

Tim D. walked into the lunch room one day and another Tim C (TC) just happened to be eating. Tim D mentioned something about Signal Point and TC started asking questions. Tim D said the band was looking for another bass player because the current one, Joe, wanted to commit spare time to his family. TC stated, "Hey, I play bass."

We have been honored to play with the likes of Troy, Ryan, April, and Joe. These four helped build the band to who we are today. We have also played with several other musicians over the years, too many to mention. We are grateful to them as well for helping us on our journey.

Contact Us

If you are interested in having Signal Point Band perform for your event, please call (616) 566-8851 and talk to someone about the available dates. You can also email signalpointband@gmail.com for rates and information.